NewSeaSIMS (2018)
Data Breach
www.newseasims.com197,000
Records Exposed
Aug 2018
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Nov 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In August 2018, the Chinese SIMs-based avatar website NewseaSIMS experienced a data breach affecting 197,000 users. The compromised data included usernames and passwords stored as MD5 hashes. Notably, this was the second breach for the platform, as it had previously been compromised in 2016. This incident highlights the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures, as relying on outdated encryption methods like MD5 leaves user data vulnerable to repeated attacks. Implementing stronger security practices is essential to protect sensitive information and prevent recurring breaches.
Compromised Data Types
Country
China
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Gaming
Indexed On
Nov 6, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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